Maybe it's just me, but I'm feeling totally underwhelmed by this years LB class. Outside of Miller, I don't see another backer that warrants 1st round consideration, and not many that I would want the Lions to spend #44 on either. I'm not saying there aren't some talented kids out there that could help our defense, just not any that I feel we should spend one of our first two picks on. In the 3rd round is when things should start to get interesting. If the Lions can get 1 to 2 backers in the middle rounds to shore up what I think was our biggest weakness last season, it would go a long way towards shoring up the back seven. This is just my take. Any perspectives?

I agree, however if Bruce Carter had stayed healthy, I think he would have pushed Miller for the top OLB spot. I think Ayers is over hyped.

I'm hoping we land Carter in the 2nd and his knee fully heals. Actually, I'd love to wait until the 3rd to pull the trigger, I just don't think he'll make it that far.

Have to agree, Carter is an intriguing prospect. I doubt he will last til the 3rd as well. If the Lions are convinced he makes full recovery, it would be worth the gamble at 44.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm feeling totally underwhelmed by this years LB class. Outside of Miller, I don't see another backer that warrants 1st round consideration, and not many that I would want the Lions to spend #44 on either. I'm not saying there aren't some talented kids out there that could help our defense, just not any that I feel we should spend one of our first two picks on. In the 3rd round is when things should start to get interesting. If the Lions can get 1 to 2 backers in the middle rounds to shore up what I think was our biggest weakness last season, it would go a long way towards shoring up the back seven. This is just my take. Any perspectives?